- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:57 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
India is rapidly installing smart fencing along its international border with Pakistan, particularly in Punjab, to strengthen security and curb cross-border terrorism. The system consists of 12-foot-high, anti-cut and anti-rust barbed wire designed to prevent infiltration and the movement of heavy objects, jagran.com reported. The move is part of the central government’s ongoing efforts to modernise border infrastructure and boost surveillance against anti-national activities.
According to BSF sources cited by Jagran, the smart fencing will soon be upgraded with PTZ cameras, CCTV surveillance, and ground-sensing systems to further enhance border monitoring. Local farmers - Jagir Singh, Kulbir Singh, Gurbaksh Singh, and Balwinder Singh said the fence has recently been shifted about 150 yards closer to the international border. This change has reduced multiple challenges, particularly during harvest season, when they previously had to arrange gate passes for labourers. With less land now lying beyond the fence, they require fewer workers and also face reduced risks from wild animals.
Prabhsharan Singh Rose, Sarpanch of village Rose and leader of Border Area Sangharsh Committee, said that his land measuring 44 x 44 feet was acquired twice for installing barbed wire and 12 feet for IB, but he did not get a single penny as compensation for his land.
He added that the farmers have filed a court case regarding this matter. He further said that the central government has released the money for the land acquired for the IB to the Punjab government, but the farmers have not received compensation for the acquired land. He demanded that the Punjab government and the central government compensate them.
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Authorities have also begun uncovering a conspiracy following the dismantling of a Pakistani spy network, with new details emerging. Earlier, jagran.com sources had stated that terrorists are planning a major attack in Delhi. The terrorists are planning to infiltrate through the Attari border and move towards Delhi via Punjab and Haryana.
Following the destruction of terrorist bases in Pakistan by the Indian Air Force in Operation Sindoor, a terror espionage network was established with the sole purpose of carrying out terrorist attacks in India. Precise target points were identified for attacks on army bases and cantonments, and their locations were sought. As the investigation progresses, security agencies are uncovering crucial information.
In April 2025, terrorists from Pakistan carried out a major terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Subsequently, in May, the Indian Air Force destroyed terrorist bases in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. This caused panic within terrorist organisations and the Pakistani military. Following this action, conspiracies were hatched to carry out terrorist attacks in India.
(With inputs from Mahinder Singh)